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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1972

Page

12

Marion Schools Expand Hot Lunch Program This Fall

Marion Independent schools extend hot lunch to all buildings with staggered start dates Aug 28 at Longfellow Aug 30 at Washington and Sept 1 at Starry. Weekly price 1.75 elementary and 2 for junior senior high. milk program begins first day. Also reports obituary for Byron H. Cope and YMCA Tuesday schedule at Marion branch.

Marion Independent Schools Longfellow Elementary Washington Elementary Marjorie Ferris YMAC Marion

Myrtle Olson rites set for Wednesday morning

Myrtle E Olson 65 of 235 Eleventh street Marion died Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. She was born February 15 1907 in West Port New York and married George E Olson in 1952. Survived by husband four daughters five sons 40 grandchildren six great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Services 11 am Wednesday at Murdoch chapel with burial in Cedar Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited Tuesday night at Murdoch chapel after 8 pm.

Byron H. Cope Eighth Avenue Marion Linn County Cedar Rapids Colerain Ohio Winona Sara M. Edgerton Cope Whittier Friends Meeting Walter B. Cope Floris Iowa Harold D. Cope Larry M. Slife Walker Barthers John Cope Springville Darlington Cope Hillsboro Kan Chalkley Cope Danville Ind Amy Cope William DeWees Bryn Athyn Jock Henderson Primghar iFriends Murdoch Chapel Myrtle E. Olson Eleventh Street West Port N. Y George E. Olson Olson St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Frances Kubik Calmar Gerald Hauser Loveland Colo Wayne Bridge Vinton Kenneth Hunter Jerry Ottaway James Marvin Ronald Darrell Yirkovsky Kenneth Yirkovsky Utica Mich Arnold Faulder Robert Sheetz New Hartford Walter Kubik Decorah George Kubik St. Paul, Minn Justin Kane Cedar Memorial Park Murdoch

Linn-Mar schedules registration dates for new students

High school registration for lincoln linn-mar district new students who moved in over the summer is set for August 14 and 15. Registration runs 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at the high school office.

Linn-Mar Glenn B. Jensen Jensen

Tornado blamed for barn damage near Belle Plaine

The McNulty family attributes roof damage to a tornado that struck a nearby farm near Belle Plaine. Mrs. McNulty said they did not notice damage during the storm, and the barn roof was found awry Sunday morning. The new brick barn replaced a fire-destroyed structure. other storm damage at the farm was minor.

McNulty Farm

Postville Beating Arrests Involving Wallet Theft

Two suspects were arrested and two others sought after Leonard Rubendall, 57, was beaten and robbed at his trailer in Postville Saturday morning. Officials say three men and a woman entered the home, took $100 from Rubendall, and stole his car. Rubendall was found by a co worker when he failed to report to work. Authorities say two unidentified suspects were arrested Sunday by Allamakee county authorities.

Postville Leonard Rubendall Rubendall Allamakee

State Will Comply on 518 Ruling

Iowa officials said they will comply with a federal ruling requiring an environmental impact statement for freeway 518 south of Iowa City. Judge William C. Stuart enjoined further work until NEPA compliance. the plan covers a 14 mile four lane project valued at about $10 million. The Indian Lookout Alliance challenges the impact assessment citing effects on the bluffs and surrounding area.

Iowa News— Highway Commission Iowa City U. S William C. Stuart Friday Highway Commission Federal Highway Administration FHWA National Environmental Policy Act NEPA Commission William O. Gray Washington County Des Moines The Highway Administration Johnson County Starling Construction Indian Lookout Alliance Bluffs Iowa River

Highway project timing and contracts eyed for next year

A local official notes residents south of Iowa City are affected by the highway and that the northerly segment may be delayed until sometime next year with contract letting unlikely in October. The commission stresses the freeway is needed to handle area traffic.

Alliance Iowa City Commission

Gov Ray welcomes court blocked road study order

Gov Robert Ray said he is glad a federal court in Des Moines ordered the Iowa highway commission to conduct an environmental impact study before continued work on freeway 518 in Johnson county. He urged the commission to prepare environmental statements despite prior plans and new rules.

Des Moines UPI Robert Ray Iowa Highway Commission Johnson County

Claims Wrong Man Is Fined in Park Dumping Case

Donald Richmond was fined 100 for dumping garbage at Bailey's Ford park on July 28 in a county park rule violation case. Freddie Thomas, owner of Freddie's Beach near Delhi, said the charge was against the wrong man. Walter Schiel also fined 100 for the same offense. Richmond, a occasional hauler for Thomas, said he can only work nights due to landfill hours. The dumping appears to have been a protest.

Manchester Donald Richmond Justice of the Peace Court Bailey’s Ford Park Freddie Thomas Freddie Delaware County Thomas

Steers Stolen From Kendallville Area Farm

Authorities report nine head of steers valued around 2700 dollars were stolen from a pasture on the Kenny Bronner farm. The farm lies north of Kendallville and the theft occurred last weekend.

Decorah Kenny Bronner Kendallville

Campaign event in Clear Lake draws Governors and candidates

The Clark Miller Exchange at Clear Lake drew about 550 officials and candidates from both parties for Governor Ray's event. Incidents included a clash over campaign fund disclosures as Sen. Jack Miller and Dick Clark traded remarks and Miller accused Democrats of fraud over pre April 7 funds.

Clark Miller Exchange Clear Lake Robert Ray Clear Lake Country Club Arthur Neu R-Carroll William Harbor R-Henderson Ray Paul Franzenburg Ames U. S Jack Miller Sioux City Dick Clark Marion Franzenburg Miller Clark

Derailment Near Ferryvillecauses 250000 in Damage

A Burlington Northern line derailment north of here near Ferryville Wisconsin Sunday night caused about 250000 dollars in damage. Fifty two cars total with thirty three loaded mostly with lumber products, the line expected to be cleared by 8 p m Monday.

Lansing Burlington Northern Here Ferryville Wis

Sell unused items with a low cost want ad

Promote decluttering by placing a low cost want ad. Call 398-8234 to list items for sale locally.

Dial

Crime Commission Funds Allocated in Eastern Iowa

Iowa grants totaling 1.34 million dollars fund crime control through 1972. Forty grants go to Allamakee Black Hawk Central Iowa South Central Iowa and county agencies with 25 percent local match. Programs include police salaries, juvenile services, corrections, drug abuse councils, and public safety building work in Des Moines.

DES Moines Iowa Crime Commission Iowa Allamakee County Crime Commission Sheriff’s Department Black Hawk County Crime Commission Waterloo Waterloo Police Department Youth Service Bureau Waterloo Police Juvenile League Central Iowa Regional Crime Commission 5Th Judicial District Mid-Iowa Southeast Iowa Mt. Pleasant Keokuk County Fairfield Wapello County Indian Hills Association Iowa Department of Public Safety Iowa Crime Laboratory Iowa Department of Social Services Women’s Reformatory Rockwell City Riverview Newton Iowa Legislative Service Bureau Poweshiek County Crime Commission Grinnell Montezuma Winneshiek County Crime Commission Decorah

Crash Injures Both Drivers Near Monticello Curve

Two drivers were admitted to John McDonald hospital after their cars collided on a highway 151 curve three miles southwest of Monticello Saturday evening. State troopers said the crash occurred when an auto driven by Leroy Covington, 74, of rural Martelle crossed the centerline and struck a car driven by Robert Earl Townsend, 34, of Cedar Rapids.

Monticello John McDonald Hospital Leroy Covington Martelle Robert Earl Townsend Cedar Rapids

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Byron Cope Bill’s Myrtle Olson Robert Brutsman USS Albany Mayport Fla Louis Brutsman West Eighth Avenue Marion Planning and Zoning Commission City Hall Meet Ped AL Tel A Chevrolet First Avenue 218 Gray Sth Ave Gov. Ray Glad’ Court Big George Virgil Partch Harbor Neu Dewey Goode R Bloomfield Publican Democratic Mason City Democrats Industrial Credit I T'T Industrial Credit & Thrift Company OF Iowa, Inc 1St Avenue SE ITT Crime Commission Dugette 10Th Street Town House Motor Inn Mississipp Secedar Rapids Dave Zachar Mike Nutting John Zachar, Jr
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